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The Grand Prix weekend in Bahrain is one of the most exciting times in the island. There is so much going on that the malls and streets are always bustling with life and activity with special attractions and top-notch shows and a variety of dazzling displays. The billboards are plastered with festive banners and cheery posters, reminding eager race aficionados of the three day extravaganza.

This year, Bahrain being the host to the season’s opening race, the festivities were pumped up to celebrate the glory of Formula 1 with international superstars, stilt walkers, stunt bikers, boisterous buskers, cheeky artists, renowned DJs, singers and dancers coming out in full force.
The stages at the Bahrain International Circuit shone with the brilliance of the much anticipated performances of Timbaland, Flo Rida and Sean Kingston as they belted out the best of hip-hop.
The Sakhir grounds were alive with the delightful wafting of the exquisite aroma of cuisine and animated with the clamour for authentic merchandise and souvenirs.
Despite the heat, hundreds thronged to the Circuit and had a great time immersing themselves in the merriment of the moment. Stepping into its secure parameters, visitors were engulfed instantly, by the rousing, bustling carnival atmosphere.
What’s great about the Bahrain Grand Prix is its hospitality; its welcoming ambiance, the lively, engrossing atmosphere, constant flurry of activity, fusion of culture and music and the overall convivial feeling.
If you’ve ever been down at the Circuit, you would have experienced the immense diversity of people - people of all nationalities – coming together to celebrate a common passion; waving banners and shirts zealously, chanting team names and singing an energetic rousing chorus of their respective anthems in an off-key pitch.

The qualifying sessions and the final race that followed were seat-clenching, nail-biting, adrenaline-pumping experiences that unhinged spectators all from their seats. The flag clad, enthusiastic, cheering crowd was a sight to behold, with painted faces and racer outfits.
I, myself, was ecstatic after the final race as Fernando Alonso whizzed through a brilliant race, with fantastic skill and magnificent maneuvering, to finish first in a well-deserved victory, taking home the checkered flag and a bottle of Bahrain’s finest bubbly Waard.

Thus, the teeming crowd got what they came for – a fun-filled day out, mind-blowing entertainment, delightful memories, a cascade of hilarious photographs and an unforgettable experience.

This truly has been an exhilarating, amazing, wonderful weekend and I’m sure everyone is just waiting for next year, to do it all over again.